Nairobi has earned the honor of hosting the 2029 World Athletics Championships, marking a historic milestone as the first African nation to welcome this prestigious biennial event, triumphing over formidable bids from London and Rome.The World Athletics Council made this significant announcement during its 242nd meeting in Budapest on October
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World Athletics Vice President Mourns Jairus Birech
World Athletics Vice President Jackson Tuwei led Kenya in mourning the sudden passing away of African athletics champion Jairus Birech, a star in the 3,000m steeplechase.Birech, born on December 14, 1992, passed away on Thursday night, September 18, after a period of illness. His last competition was the Guadalajara Half